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The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is set to infuse a “modern Australia” into its graduation process. Students previously graduated to the tune of classical Danish music as part of the ceremony’s academic procession. The music will now be swapped for an Indigenous representation by UniSC Honorary and Adjunct Uncle Kevin Starkey. He uses
Australia’s most remote music festival Big Red Bash has been cancelled next year as organisers take a break to “recharge”. The Birdsville event, in western Queensland, has been running non-stop since 2013, with a break in 2020. The announcement was made on Thursday via the festival’s social media, saying it’s been a “massive undertaking”. It
The internet is in a twist amid claims Dave Grohl’s new baby daughter could be a Brisbane-ite. Nine months ago the Foo Fighters frontman – still known then as the “nicest guy in rock” – took a break from touring to feed the homeless in Sydney (pictured). His band was about to play their biggest
If it hasn’t been a “green day” it will be now with international punk superstars Green Day announcing they will tour Australian in 2025. The band from San Fransisco will bring their global stadium Saviors tour to the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne in March. Named after the band’s 14th studio album – released in
Hilltop Hoods (pictured), Xavier Rudd, John Butler and The Cat Empire will all appear at the final Bluesfest in 2025. They join Crowded House, Vance Joy, Ocean Alley and Tones And I in celebrating the major music festival’s 36th and final year. Organisers today announced the event’s second round of performers, including Kasey Chambers, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, C.W.
US nu-metal band Linkin Park has announced a new album and world tour since the death of its frontman Chester Bennington. The Grammy-winning band will perform shows in Los Angeles, New York, Hamburg, London, Seoul and Bogota. Emily Armstrong, from alt-rock band Dead Sara, has joined the group as a co-vocalist. She will share the
The Grogans and The Terrys will headline a new local music festival, Bluff Fest, at Alexandra Headland on November 30. The 18+ outdoor mini-fest also includes support acts; Shag Rock, Nana’s Pie, Emily Rink Band, Brook St and Karlou. Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club, known as a fave local’s hangout (pictured), is raising funds to
Dial up the enthusiasm, gig heads. As the temperature soars and tourists flock to our shorelines, the Sunny Coast live music scene is heating up. The Station, Kings Beach Tavern, Solbar, and Norton Music Factory are chock-full of entertainment for the rest of the year. This month we have massive Aussie rockers Dune Rats, blues
Festival goer at Blues Fest. Photo by FETEDOV via Facebook. Queensland festival guide Queensland music festivals in 2026 Looking for Queensland music festivals in 2026? YELO tracks the big weekends, regional gems, live music trails and festival dates worth putting on your calendar. Queensland does festivals differently. Some happen in city streets, some in paddocks,
Tasmanian space-rock outfit Golden Sunbird are touring the pineapple state, stopping at Brisbane and the Gold Coast. As part of their mainland tour, they are performing at Greaser, in Fortitude Valley, on August 29, and Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads, on September 1. Get ready for interstellar jams, hypnotic guitar solos, whaling theremins, and synth-soaked walls
